Summerville High School Explained

Summerville High School
Type:Public
Principal:Michelle Leviner
Ratio:20.37
Teaching Staff:162.40 (FTE)
Enrollment:3,308 (2022–23)[1]
Grades:9 - 12
Streetaddress:1101 Boone Hill Road
City:Summerville, South Carolina
Zipcode:29483
Country:United States
District:Dorchester School District Two
Colors:Green and gold
Teamname:Green Wave
Free Label:Emblem
Rivals:Fort Dorchester High School, Ashley Ridge High School
Yearbook:The Green Wave

Summerville High School is a public high school in Summerville, South Carolina.

History

Until the 1960s, a brick building on Main Street, which was once Rollings Middle School of the Arts, and now is the district building for all schools in the Dorchester area, was the only high school in the Summerville area. As Summerville's population increased rapidly in the late 1960s and early 1970s, a larger campus was needed. In 1969, the present building on Boone Hill Road was opened to students. From the first day of classes, the new facility was too small. Because of the unexpectedly high enrollment, several mobile units were set up on the campus.

In 1970, Summerville High School and Alston High School were combined to integrate the school district. Attendance continued to increase throughout the 1970s. In 1972, double sessions were used until an additional underclassman campus was completed in 1975. Another classroom wing was created by the spring of 1978.

In 1992, Fort Dorchester High School was opened, splitting the school's student body. As a result, the Gregg underclassman campus was renovated as a middle school, and the switch to a single campus was completed in 1998. Construction of a fine arts hall and cafeteria expansion was completed in the fall of 2001.[2]

In 2008, Ashley Ridge High School was opened to further ease congestion in the Dorchester District Two school system. When attendance zones were realigned for the opening of the new high school, the Ashley Ridge zone contained mostly students who would have attended Summerville high school, whereas only a small portion of the Fort Dorchester attendance zone was diverted.

Statistics

As of 2004, Summerville has a 78.9% graduation rate. However, the school has a 97.3% passing rate of the state's standardized exit exam.[3]

Athletics

Wrestling

The Green Wave won five state championships between 1979 and 1993. In total, Summerville wrestling has won 12 state championships (1981, 1987, 1988, 1992, 1993, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008). The program has several high school All-Americans, an NCWA national champion, a JuCo national champion, three NCAA All-Americans, an NCAA national champion, a USA Wrestling national assistant coach of the year, and a USA Wrestling man of the year.

Football

The team has won 12 state championships. The Green Wave won the State Championship in 1998. John McKissick was the coach from 1952 to 2014. His 621 wins is the most by any coach at any level.

Baseball

Summerville has won a total of five 4A baseball state championships. Their most recent championship was won in 2016.

Swimming

Summerville swimming has a total of 4 state championships, 2 girls (2000, 2001) and 2 boys (2003, 2004).

Track and field

In 2010, the girls' team was the 4A state runner-up team. In 2011, the Lady Green Wave won the state meet. In 1985, one student achieved All-American status, a world ranking in the Decathlon and was named the University of South Carolina's track athlete of the decade for the 1980s. In 2016, the Lady Green Wave etched their name in the history books as the girls 400m hurdle state record[4] was broken by Imagine Patterson who went on to win four consecutive state titles in the 400m hurdles from 2015 to 2018, two consecutive 100m hurdle state championships in the 2017 and 2018 seasons, and two consecutive USATF Junior Olympic National Championships in the 400m hurdles in 2016 and 2017.

Soccer

In 1996, the girls' team won the state 4A State Championships.[5]

Marching band

The Summerville Marching Band (SHSCPE) is a six-time South Carolina state champion, winning most recently in 2014.

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Summerville High. National Center for Education Statistics. July 18, 2024.
  2. http://www.dorchester2.k12.sc.us/education/school/schoolhistory.php?sectiondetailid=82163 Welcome to Summerville High School! : Summerville High School
  3. Web site: 404 - South Carolina Department of Education - 8/15/21 2:40 AM. 2006-11-09. 2007-02-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20070224161856/http://www.ed.sc.gov/topics/researchandstats/schoolreportcard/2004/high/h1802006.pdf. dead.
  4. Web site: Cregar . Terry . 3A-4A wrap-up: Girls break three state meet records . 2023-04-13 . SCRUNNERS.COM . en.
  5. Web site: Archived copy . 2016-11-23 . 2016-11-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161123133134/http://www.scsoccer.com/docs/SC-State-Championship-Archive.pdf . dead .
  6. (Dec 15, 2021). Novelly, Thomas.Fallen SC Army Ranger’s wife recalls his bravery as Biden prepares to award Medal of Honor. postandcourier.com. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  7. (Jul 6, 2017). Kreber, Monica. Political newcomer to challenge Bailey for council seat. postandcourier.com. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  8. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BailZa01.htm Zach Bailey Stats
  9. https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/news/chellis-announces-bid-for-statehouse/article_16955837-6987-5d06-afd5-11e1b0b576ec.html Chellis announces bid for Statehouse
  10. (Feb 25, 2015). Sapakoff, Gene. Bracket duty | Sports | postandcourier.com. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  11. http://clemsontigers.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/fry_dustin00.html Player Bio: Dustin Fry :: Football
  12. (Nov 15, 2016). Harrison, Jenna-Ley. Teen making it big in Gospel music industry. postandcourier.com. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  13. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/jacksst01.shtml Steven Jackson Stats
  14. http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=JENNISTA01 Stanford Jennings Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com
  15. [Kevin Long (offensive lineman)]
  16. Web site: Morlando is cool under pressure. Roger. Lee. June 26, 2022. Post and Courier.
  17. http://www.nflplayers.com/players/player.aspx?id=27580 Jamar Nesbit | Players | Nflplayers.Com
  18. (Jul 14, 2016). Shelton, David. Former Summerville sprinter Nkanata to represent Kenya in the Olympics. postandcourier.com. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  19. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PageCh99.htm Chase Page Stats
  20. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RaffIa20.htm Ian Rafferty Stats
  21. News: . July 20, 2009. Wactor graduates from College of Charleston. The Post and Courier. Charleston, South Carolina. May 27, 2024. May 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240527114838/https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/education/wactor-graduates-from-college-of-charleston/article_11de5098-4123-5e71-ad86-63dbf4f194be.html. live.

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